2012 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0L Diesel · SW53 STU
2012 Volkswagen Amarok (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 98,772 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW53 STU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 98,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW53 STU Mileage History
- 16/10/202374,732 mi
- 16/10/202374,733 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/202485,642 mi+10,909 mi
- 16/10/202598,767 mi+13,125 mi
- 17/10/202598,772 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 11,994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW53 STU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Amarok (SW53 STU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Fuel pipe leaking Next to filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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